Investment in Thailand: Southeast Asia Economy Hub Driving Regional Growth

Published: Apr 18, 2025 17:23

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At the CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Chain Expo - Overseas Market Forum hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), Zhong Baofen, Director of the Investment Division of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Shanghai and the Shanghai Office of the Thailand Board of Investment, introduced the topic of "Investment Opportunities in Thailand."

At the CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Chain Expo - Overseas Market Forum hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., Donlaporn Ajavavarakula, Director & Consul of Investment Promotion Section of Royal Thai Consulate-General in Shanghai and Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Shanghai Office, introduced the topic of "Investment Opportunities in Thailand."

Strong Regional Advantages and Cross-Regional Connectivity

Thailand - The Key Gateway to ASEAN and Asia

Well-Developed Infrastructure: Strategic location advantage connecting China and ASEAN; comprehensive and well-developed infrastructure (water, electricity, seaports, airports, railway systems); 70 standard industrial parks across 17 provinces.

Digital Advantages: Digital infrastructure/5G; world-class data centers and cloud services; ecosystem and community for digital and startup enterprises; high-level digital transformation and application systems.

Advanced Supply Chain: Leading manufacturing centers and robust supply chains in automotive, electronics, electrical, and chemical sectors.

Market: A consumer base of over 66 million; access to the larger ASEAN market, covering a consumer population of 680 million; 16 free trade agreements signed with 23 countries + RCEP.

Human Resources: Expected number of new STEM graduates from 2022 to 2026: over 184,000 engineering degrees; over 110,000 science degrees.

Green Transition Policies: Incentive policies for transitioning to green development; Utility Green Tariff (UGF): Bundled with Renewable Energy Certificates (REC), offering additional and traceable options.

Safety and Low Risk: A highly inclusive investment environment with no disputes across multiple countries, and a low-risk area for natural disasters.

Living Environment in Thailand: 64 JCI-accredited hospitals with world-class healthcare systems; 236 international schools nationwide, aligning global curricula with schools in your country/region and ensuring educational continuity.

Total Value of Investment Promotion Projects Applied by Foreign Enterprises (2024)

Well-Known Chinese Enterprises Investing in Thailand: Strong Investment Footprint

Five Strategic Industries

Bio-based Industry and Renewable Energy; NEVs; Semiconductors and Advanced Electronics; Digital Industry; Regional and International Headquarters.

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